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University Park, TX vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 24.2% more per student than University Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 50.9% higher in Poway than in University Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 7.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to University Park
 University Park, TXPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.88.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree18.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for University Park    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

great services in a big  More

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small town surrounded by a big town great schools close to everything very  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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